For example, if your scheduled certification renewal date was 11/1/09, the dates you would list on your audit checklist would be 11/1/06 - 10/31/09. This is the date range that all your CERPs and clinical hours must fall into.

Within which date range must the CERPs for my renewal audit fall?

Your CERP activities must fall into the date range of the 3-year period prior to your scheduled renewal date.

Does my name need to be on my CE certificate?

Yes. Please be sure your name, the title and date of the course and the hours attended appear on all certificates and letters of verification.

How many CERPs is my AACN membership worth?

AACN membership is worth three (3) CERPs for each year of active membership, up to nine (9) per 3-year renewal period.

May I count ACLS and BLS programs towards my CERPs?

Yes. However, a copy of your card is not sufficient as it does not include actual class time, which varies. Provide documentation of hours in course (so total number of CERPs may be calculated), along with course date and title, your name and signature of a supervisor, educator or professional associate.

Note: CMC and CSC renewal candidates may count an ACLS course for CERPs once per 3-year renewal period; BLS courses may not be counted for CMC or CSC renewal.

What happens if I do not respond to or pass the audit?

Certificants selected for audit are notified via mail and have 60 days from the date of the notification letter to submit the required verification materials.

If materials are not submitted to AACN within 60 days, certification will be revoked and notices may be sent to the candidate's employer and state board of nursing, where appropriate.